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Malaysia’s growing economic linkages with BRICS countries
Like several other countries in the ASEAN region, Malaysia has begun to face the challenge of walking a tight rope between China and the...
The Quiet Stage: Malaysia, Qatar, Turkey and the Diplomacy That Talks
In a world often dictated by posturing and firepower, the quiet force of mediation rarely makes headlines—but its impact endures. From grain corridors to...
ASEAN Summit 2025: Future Outlook for the Region and Beyond
Authors: Dr. Rizwan Naseer, Dr. Musarat Amin, Nauman Gull*
Malaysia, as the current chair of the Association of South Asian Nations (ASEAN), hosted the 46th...
The Mirror from Dokdo and Ambalat & ASEAN’s Way of Diplomacy in Resolving Disputes
In the shifting tides of maritime geopolitics, Southeast Asia finds itself at the delicate intersection of history, national pride, and international law. Few cases...
ASEAN’s multilayered response to the changing economic and geopolitical order
ASEAN nations have been closely observing the trajectory of US-China relations and have expressed their apprehensions vis-Ã -vis the uncertainty arising out of Trump tariffs....
Xi in Malaysia, Trump in the Gulf: Diplomatic Moves Ahead of ASEAN-China-GCC Summit
China relies heavily on Malaysia as a bridge for cooperation, dialogue, and coordination with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China in confronting...
China’s role in the success of the ASEAN-GCC Joint Summit in Malaysia 2025
As an internationally recognized Egyptian expert on Chinese politics, the Malaysian National News Agency,“ BERNAMA, asked me to do an interview in conjunction with...
Trump Raised Fire, Xi Plays Cool, Anwar Ought to Act Smart
Xi’s second visit to Malaysia, which took place on 16 April 2025, since 2013, was accepted with many applauses from Putra Jaya. It shows...
From Kuala Lumpur to Gaza: Xi and Sisi Forge New Fronts in the ‘Eagles of Civilization’ Drills
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Malaysia on April 16, 2025, and President Xi's meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, where they jointly...
Can Southeast Asia’s Digital Boom Leave No One Behind?
Southeast Asia is experiencing a digital renaissance. From Jakarta and Manila to Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur, the region is witnessing a...